Shingrix (GSK), a shingles virus vaccine, received a national lot release on the 16th and began full-scale vaccination. It was also stocked in general hospitals, and vaccinations began this week. On the 16th, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety released four production numbers (six in total, 0.5ml in packaging) with an expiration date of October 31, 2024.

The National lot release is a system in which the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety allows only suitable items to be sold through quality inspection. Shingrix products approved for shipment were immediately stocked at general hospitals and vaccination began this week. GSK held a press conference on the 15th to commemorate its launch in Korea. In Korea,